FORTITUDE

fortitude

(noun) strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fortitude (countable and uncountable, plural fortitudes)

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

(archaic) Physical strength.

Synonyms

• (mental or emotional strength): inner strength, moxie, resolve

Source: Wiktionary


For"ti*tude, n. Etym: [L. fortitudo, fr. fortis strong. See Fort.]

1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [Obs.] The fortitude of the place is best known to you. Shak.

2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble. Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. Milton. Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues. Locke.

Syn.

– Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See Courage, and Heroism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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